It seems you have a personal grudge against PETA. Considering what I posted on this site, the issue of Seal Hunting was not brought up by PETA but a different organization. I had added the PETA link for people who wish to further know about different issues concerning animals.
I feel there are a lot more practices that we engage in that deserve a higher profile than the seal hunt.
It is true that other issues also need our attention but that does not mean that we turn our backs to the rest of the issues. These issues have to be brought up on different platforms for their redressal.
From what I know members of PETA are not only working on the SEAL issue but several other issues including the ones mentioned by you.
Regarding the market issue, its all a game of "
Demand And Suppy". You know for sure that if there is demand there will be supply and also if there is supply, it will create its own demand. So it is a "Chicken or the egg" kind of situation. It is for these reasons that it is imperative to put a stop to such practices like Seal or Whale hunting, this will curtail the supply side. To cut the "demand", organizations are working (including PETA) to motivate people to adopt "Animal Friendly" habits such as "
GOING VEG." ie avoiding or altogether abandoning eating animal flesh in any form, boycott goods of animal product eg Fur coats, or animal souvenir etc. So friend, both the demand side as well as the supply sides have to be dealth with and therefore a two-pronged strategy need to be implemented.
It is untrue that only the "good looking" ones get the attention. I believe every animal is beautiful in its natural habitat. And for images of poor animals, it is a must as people would not believe the such innocent, harmless animals undergo such atrocities. Would you believe a thing had you not seen it with your eyes and read about it from reliable sources?
From what I gather from your writings, I think you or your family member or a close friend, directly or indirectly, benefit from the trade. Otherwise,there is no other reason for such opposition. I feel
this is the biggest challange. If such a practice is put to a stop suddenly many people would have no work all of a sudden. It ca nbe tough finding gainful employment and changing ones profession. That is why I believe people should be properly rehabilitated before banning such activities, so that the people who lose their jobs do not have to suffer.
This world should be made a better place to live but not at the peril of others!